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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.05, 355.61 and 74.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.05, 355.61 and 74.73 is: 112.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.05 : 355.61 = 74.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.05/355.61 = 74.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.05x = 355.61 × 74.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.05x = 26,574.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,574.74/237.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.11

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